Joseph Domenech
Joseph Domenech
asia birds capacity concerned countries deal detect lack mingle northern others poor southeast wild
FAO is concerned that poor countries in southeast Europe, where wild birds from Asia mingle with others from northern Europe, may lack the capacity to detect and deal with outbreaks of bird flu.
blaming countries hard involved livestock proving shut
We are not blaming the countries involved who are doing all they can. But it is proving very hard to shut down markets, to slaughter chickens. Livestock is many people's livelihood. It is very worrying.
african against animals based bird build campaigns concerned countries defense due east eastern efficient flu infected line middle northern run situation various
The Middle East and northern African countries should be able to build up a line of defense against avian influenza. FAO is more concerned about the situation in eastern Africa, where veterinary services, due to various constraints, should have more difficulties to run efficient bird flu campaigns based on slaughtering infected animals and vaccination,
african countries face fears good high position respond services severe support
The fears are very high because many African countries are not in a very good position to respond to this kind of crisis, ... If there is no more support for veterinary services in Africa, then we may face a very, very severe problem.
assistance basic build control countries
The countries urgently need international assistance to build up basic surveillance and control systems.
bird community concerned countries effort endemic ensure flu
The countries concerned and the international community have to make every effort to ensure that bird flu does not become endemic in Africa.
african animals breeding capability close control countries create disease eastern ground ideal people proximity
The close proximity between people and animals and insufficient surveillance and disease control capability in eastern African countries create an ideal breeding ground for the virus,
besides coming pandemic prevent priority stands virus worry
The priority to prevent the pandemic still stands on Asia, but besides that, if the virus is coming in Africa, yes, it's a very big worry for us.
days respond situation three week
The situation is very worrying... If you respond in two or three days that's different but if a week passes, that's another thing.
africa bird flu risk
The risk of Africa getting bird flu is very high.
aid control course donor measures present reaction support taken
Control and reaction measures must be taken and we will be present to assist, with of course the support of donor countries, because their aid is indispensable.
period specific spread time
Every time there is a specific festival, which has a consequence of movement, it is a period where the spread of pathogens is higher.
control pure
Pure stamping out will not control the epidemic.
came exactly since south surprise virus
Everything has to be done to find out exactly where the virus came from, since it would be a big surprise to find it in South America.